La Salle College High School
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(215)233-2911
- La Salle is a private independent Catholic college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds and abilities.
- It is dedicated to providing a challenging and nurturing environment for learning in an atmosphere that incorporates Gospel values.
- La Salle empowers each individual student to accept responsibility to achieve his fullest potential.
- Committed to Christian values, academic excellence, spiritual fulfillment, cultural enrichment and physical development, La Salle prepares young men who are dedicated to leadership, achievement and service in building a society that is more human, more Christ-like and more just.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,108 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,850
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
La Salle College High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 160 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1108 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 99% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 26 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP American Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C – Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C – Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History |
| Average SAT score | 1290 |
| Average ACT score | 26 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,850 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,500 |
| Admissions Director | Kevin Dougherty |
| Admissions Associate | Walter Muehlbronner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 23 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track, Wrestling |
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School Reviews
| 5 La Salle College High School is hands down an excellent school. There is nothing like La Salle. - Posted by Student/Alumni - nicho |
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